| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $162.27 | 5.686% | $171.4967 | $171.50 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.35 | 3.627% | $51.1399 | $51.14 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.70 | 8.718% | $151.879 | $151.88 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.90 | 6.744% | $109.8396 | $109.84 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.92 | 8.775% | $136.9695 | $136.97 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.85 | 13.643% | $283.937 | $283.94 | $283.95 | $283.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.52 | 13.785% | $16.5216 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.51 | $921.7833 | $921.79 | $921.80 | $921.70 | |